Plagwitz: Car fire and dangerous traffic accidents shake Leipzig!

Plagwitz: Car fire and dangerous traffic accidents shake Leipzig!

On June 20, 2025, a series of incidents in Leipzig and the surrounding area caused a stir. There was a vehicle fire in Plagwitz in the early hours of the morning. At around 2:00 a.m., the exterior mirror of a car on Antonienstrasse was set on fire. Thanks to the police's quick extinguishing measures, a complete fire was prevented. The property damage cannot currently be quantified, but officials have initiated an arson investigation and are examining possible connections to other fires, as l-iz.de reports.

During the same night, at 12:30 a.m., a 34-year-old cyclist in Sellerhausen-Stünz was found to have 2.4 per mille of alcohol in his blood. He drove unsafely and fell while dismounting, but was uninjured. A blood sample was taken and police are investigating drunk driving. Another incident occurred on June 19, 2025 in Grimma, when a car driver collided with an oncoming motorcycle while turning. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and had to be flown to hospital by helicopter. The driver also had a breath alcohol level of 0.52 per mille, which led to the provisional confiscation of his driving license and klartext.la explained conclusively.

Traffic accidents and injuries

On the same day, a traffic accident occurred on Liebigstrasse in the center-southeast of Leipzig, in which a cyclist was slightly injured. The property damage amounted to around 500 euros and an investigation into negligent bodily harm is ongoing. There was also a serious accident in Borna in which two cars collided head-on, resulting in several injuries. The intersection remained closed for several hours and the police are also investigating negligent bodily harm here.

Another serious incident took place in Jesewitz, where a Mercedes driver collided with a truck. The Mercedes driver was trapped in his vehicle and had to be freed by the fire department, which resulted in significant property damage. In the entire Leipzig area and neighboring cities, the increase in accidents, particularly those involving alcohol, is causing concern.

Hit and run and criminal investigations

In addition to the traffic accidents, there have also been several hit and run accidents in the Landshut district in recent days. In several cases, unknown persons damaged parked vehicles, with damages amounting to several thousand euros. In these cases, the police have initiated investigations into unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident and are asking for information from witnesses.

In addition to the alcohol and drug driving recorded by the nationwide police system, an incident in Landshut in which a drunk driver attacked a police officer attracted particular attention. Such incidents highlight the need for increased traffic controls and safety measures to ensure the safety of all road users. Overall, police are reporting an increase in drunk and drug driving-related offenses, highlighting public safety concerns. This situation continues to be closely monitored and analyzed.